Resident Couple ~ Cannes ON TRIAL
A very experienced domestic couple is required to handle the day-to-day running, maintenance and upkeep of a large luxury villa located close to Cannes. The busy international owners are generally in residence for 12-16 weeks per year, mainly in the high season months at which time a 5* level of service is required. Additional service and housekeeping staff are employed in the summer months however for the rest of the year the resident couple will be expected to clean and maintain the property including assisting with garden maintenance. Applicants must have extensive experience of running this type of high level, high service property with a strong record of providing discreet and seamless guest services.
Duties will include:
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5* Housekeeping and laundry
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Light, healthy cooking in absence of chef
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Prepare breakfast when required
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Inventory and stock control
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Occasional table service
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Laying of tables
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Flower arranging
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Overseeing seasonal teams
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Liaising with suppliers and contractors
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Backing up contracted gardening company
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Mowing and general garden maintenance
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General handyman and minor maintenance
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Appliance and vehicle maintenance
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Pool maintenance
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Setting out and closing up of pool areas morning and evening
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Troubleshooting
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Preparing monthly reports for local property manager
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Liaising with contractors and suppliers
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Driving Shopping and errands
Requirements:
• Excellent prior experience in this type of role
• Ability to work ‘hands on’
• Fluent English and conversational French from at least one of the couple
• Each of the couple must have a driving license
• Excellent letters of reference
• EU nationality or valid documentation allowing employment in France.
A one bedroom apartment located on the property is offered as accommodation with this role.
Salary: TBD
Start date: October/November ‘24
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Resident Couple ~ Vence POSITION NOW FILLED
A very experienced domestic couple is required to handle the day-to-day running, maintenance and upkeep of a large luxury villa located close to Vence. The owners are generally in residence for 3 months per year, mainly in the high season at which time a 7* level of service is required; a seasonal chef and additional service and housekeeping staff are employed in the summer months however for the rest of the year the resident couple will be expected to clean and maintain the property; a gardening company visits several times per week. Applicants must have extensive experience of running this type of high level, high service property with a strong record of providing discreet and seamless guest services.
Interior duties will include:
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5* Housekeeping and laundry
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Light, healthy cooking in absence of chef
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Prepare breakfast when required
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Inventory and stock control
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Occasional table service
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Laying of tables
-
Flower arranging
-
Overseeing seasonal teams
-
Liaising with suppliers and contractors
Exterior duties will include:
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Backing up contracted gardening company
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Mowing and general garden maintenance
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General handyman and minor maintenance
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Appliance and vehicle maintenance
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Pool maintenance
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Setting out and closing up of pool areas morning and evening
-
Troubleshooting
-
Preparing monthly reports for local property manager
-
Liaising with contractors and suppliers
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Driving
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Shopping and errands
A caretaker apartment located on the property is offered as accommodation with this role. Candidates must be able to speak fluent English and conversational French, have excellent letters of reference and have either EU nationality or valid documentation allowing employment in France.
Salary: TBD
Start date: Autumn '24​​
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Please note: Applicants for positions based in France MUST have a current working visa/carte de sejour or be the holder of an EU passport
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